Wear a Newborn & a Toddler in 1 Wrap
Tandem Babywearing is not just for twin moms – any parent trying to keep up with a toddler while caring for a newborn will appreciate being able to wear a newborn and a toddler at the same time.
- as a ring sling with a slipknot
- with rings that are not sewn in
- or with NO KNOT and NO RINGS
- my son was 8 months old
- we were traveling somewhere different every day
- it was cold
3 Ways to Use Your Short Woven Wrap Like a Ring Sling
Did you know you can use a size 2 or 3 woven wrap as a ring sling with OR WITHOUT sling rings?
While a ring sling is a one-trick-pony, a short woven wrap can do the same job as a ring sling OR be used for other wrap carries. Versatility for the win!
I’ll show you how to use your wrap as a ring sling:
Try Babywearing with a Bedsheet!
You don’t have to own a wrap to try out wrapping your baby because you can try babywearing with a bedsheet.
If you want to try it before you invest in a wrap, here’s how you can do that using a regular old sheet that you already own.
Read MoreFront Reinforced Torso Sling for Breastfeeding
Front Reinforced Torso Sling (FRTS) is a short wrap carry – try it with a wrap that is 1 or 2 sizes shorter than your Base Size (scroll down to see how to find your base size woven wrap).
This carry ties at the shoulder with a slipknot, which means it’s very adjustable and THAT means it is great for breastfeeding 🙂
How Can Breastfeeding Boost Your Child’s Oral Health?
Guest post by Jennifer Ali
It is incredible to think that the first few months of your baby’s life can be so influential when it comes to their future oral health.
A 2018 study by Queensland University of Technology researchers found, for instance, that a newborn baby’s saliva combines with breastmilk to release antibacterial compounds like hydrogen peroxide. These compounds help determine the microbiota (bacterial communities) that live in babies’ mouths, boosting innate immunity.
The results showed that breastmilk, when combined with the newborn’s saliva, inhibits the growth of microorganisms immediately and for up to 24 hours. This was the case for both harmful microorganisms and those which were normally in a baby’s mouth.
The study is just one of many that show that breastfeeding can help promote better oral health in babies.
Read MorePlus Size Wrap Babywearing Options
Hello, friends! Today I wanted to talk about something that I get asked about regularly, and that is plus size wrapping.
I don’t ever want a mom or dad to feel that they cannot be a beautiful, skilled, comfortable wrapper because of the size or shape of their body!
There are 2 important facts I want to share:
1. Woven wraps come in aaalllll sizes. So, yes, you can get a wrap to fit you just as well as anyone else. Sometimes the larger sizes are harder to find but I’m going to give you a tip for that below.
2. Plus size parents can use shorter wraps, too. You don’t HAVE to get a long one to make it work.
How You Make a Seat in a Front or Back Carry
The way you make a seat in a back carry is essentially the same way you make a seat in a front carry. There just happen to be different techniques for doing it on your back. I’ll show you what they are:
Read MoreFree Wrapping Course
I was set to release my extensive woven wrapping course for $97 on 30 March totally oblivious to the fact that corona virus was planning to hit the US in a big way just prior to my release date . . .
Read MoreGirasol Sherwood video
Easiest DIY Advent Calendar
Easy DIY Advent Calendar
It’s not too late to make an advent calendar to help countdown the days until Christmas with your kids!
Time Needed: minimum (perfect for us last minute moms)
Budget Needed: nada
Supplies Needed: 24 clothepins and either string or cardboard (paper plate works)
Using the KinderCoat with a Hip Cross Carry
Hip Carries have never been my favorite, but there have been phases when I found it very handy and this was one of those times:
Hip Cross Carry was my go-to hip carry. I like how simple and versatile it is!
Here we are at the playground appreciating the ability pop baby in and out of the wrap easily:
The Deluxe KinderCoat is made to use with front, back, and hip carries, but the regular KinderCoat is only designed for front and back carries. Nonetheless, I find it pretty easy to use with a child in a hip carry, and you could do the same with a self-made babywearing coat.
In this video I’m using the insert of the regular Kindercoat. It works exactly the same with the full coat:
And here’s where I demonstrate the versatility I was talking about that comes with Hip Cross Carry: